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  • Phone Number
    01246 251330
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  • Group/Owner
    All About Children
  • Person in Charge
    Kim Hutchins (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Staff
    18
  • When Closed
    Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
  • Type of Service
    Day Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
  • Total Places for children
    54
  • Age range
    from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Days
    Mon-Fri
  • Opening Hours
    0730-1730
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  • Toby Parker
    September 10, 2024 at 9:08 am

    He walks in with a smile in the mornings, and the team are all so compassionate and attentive. They work closely with me and my husband to make sure that we are all helping my son meet his development goals. team are approachable if there are ever any concerns and they help to find the best solution for everyone. I could not ask for a better group of people to care for my little one. My son absolutely loves Tiddlers!

  • Quinn Norris
    October 9, 2024 at 11:34 am

    She loves joining in with all the activities they do and the range of lunches they offer is remarkable. A huge thumbs up from me. A lovely little childcare centre, my little girl is a shy character and they’ve helped her grow so much.

  • Blake Quincy
    October 17, 2024 at 12:25 pm

    The current new management team are doing a fab job, we are kept up to date and informed of what’s happening in the wider childcare centre, also enjoyable charity weeks etc are excellent.
    My little girl is so cheerful in the baby room, the team are exceptional with her, so compassionate and attentive but lots of enjoyable too. The girls do a remarkable job. In the morning my kid runs into the room and doesn’t want to leave.
    We have dietary requirements of dairy free and these are accommodated perfectly. There’s lots of equipment to playtime on and now there are new investments into the garden and sensory walls.
    I go to work feeling cheerful and confident my little girl is having the best day and is secure and cared for. Totally suggest. My little girl attends the baby room here and the childcare centre has got better and better since she started in August.

  • Toby Page
    November 1, 2024 at 8:25 pm

    It’s lovely that my eldest kid comes home and talks to me excitedly about all the things she has been doing and mentioning team members’ names, singing songs etc.
    There have been a few different managers since All About kids took over the childcare centre a few years ago and the current manager is really enthusiastic and dedicated to the success of the childcare centre and this shows immensely.
    Special thank you to all the team who really are the heart and soul of Tiddlers, without their hard work it wouldn’t be what it is today – a fantastic place for my kids and others to learn and grow. My two girls adore it here at Tiddlers Day childcare centre, my youngest is in the baby room and has settled in so quickly and my older daughter is in the preschool room, she has been attending since she was one and will be leaving in August.
    All the team are excellent and their positivity, passion and drive make the childcare centre an incredible place to be.

  • Robin Morgan
    November 2, 2024 at 11:09 pm

    I just wish we had found and sent her sooner! Every single member of team is a credit and has made her transition into childcare centre so easy and for that we are extremely grateful! I cannot praise this childcare centre enough in every way since my little girl has been attending the pre school room, the difference in her self‑assurance, social skills and speech has been incredible!

  • Robin Marsh
    November 4, 2024 at 4:43 am

    My son has only been there a few months and he is developing so fast that he consistently comes home with a smile on his face. I would definitely suggest tiddlers childcare centre. Such a lovely place, team are so compassionate and attentive.

  • Kendall Blair
    November 5, 2024 at 4:55 am

    I have seen so much development as he has moved through the different age groups, and team have gone above and beyond at times to follow through with bringing favourite activities from home into activities at childcare centre to assistance consistency and familiarity. I am consistently impressed by his varied vocabulary, and consistently witness team modelling kindness and respect for others, which he is now able to display himself both at childcare centre and at other settings. Tiddlers also has an incredible garden area so if you have an active kid the outdoor space is remarkable. My son has attended Tiddlers Day childcare centre since he was 12 months old and is now almost 4.

  • River Underwood
    December 3, 2024 at 1:08 pm

    Unfortunately the same cannot be said about management and I sense compelled to share my journey to warn other parents, as I do not believe mine was an isolated incident. Since being taken over by All About kids, I have had no end of problems relating to invoices and payments. I would advise any parents using the childcare centre to go through their invoices with a fine-toothed comb, as I was overcharged for over 6 months, all the while being chased for money that I did not owe. Had I not been vigilant and pressed for an investigation, this would not have been discovered. The whole journey has been awful from the start, I have never received any form of apology or explanation from those involved higher up the chain, and am still receiving incorrect invoices. I will never again use a childcare centre owned by All About kids, which is an awful shame as the team on the ground could not be better. I cannot sing the praises of the caregivers more, they are incredible and we adore the setting.

  • River Hobbs
    December 6, 2024 at 4:02 am

    I also have a son currently in the baby room. Over the last four years, the childcare centre has been through some changes, however, the team have consistently kept a welcoming family atmosphere for the kids. Both my kids are consistently cheerful to go to childcare centre and have made some excellent friends along the way. My daughter’s academic, social, emotional and physical skills have developed far beyond what is expected of her age and she has a remarkable sense of self and the world around her, I sense that these are attributes that will stand her in great stead for starting primary school in September. My son is also well supported in the baby room as he begins to explore and develop his gross motor skills. More than all this, however, I wanted my kids to have a home away from home when they weren’t with me, this is what they have at Tiddlers. They are loved and that is key for me. My daughter has been at Tiddlers Day childcare centre since she was nine months old and is now just about to start school in September.

  • Morgan A
    December 24, 2024 at 11:08 pm

    My kids experienced many sessions and made many friends, building a marvellous bond with their key worker and became confident learners. A marvellous place, with a lovely warm, welcoming home from home atmosphere.

  • Billie Knight
    January 14, 2025 at 8:23 pm

    All the team are welcoming and consistently keep us up to date on our kid’s development. Big thank you from us all, you’re the best. I would like to say a massive thank you to all the Tiddlers team, my kid loves childcare centre.

  • River Finch
    January 17, 2025 at 5:15 pm

    They have really helped me out recently with extra childcare due to family illness. It’s excellent that I don’t have to pack nappies, wipes and snacks as they are all provided in the price. Lovely childcare centre, excellent facilities and team.

  • Indigo Brooks
    January 27, 2025 at 12:11 am

    The team are incredible with all the kids, keeping them engaged with enjoyable activities and consistently have a smile and positive attitude. My little boy was born during Covid so really struggled at first with socialising with others. Since being at Tiddlers he has really blossomed and I would say that’s all down to the team. The childcare centre has recently undergone changes and experienced a difficult time but it’s lovely to see it bounce back and be even better than before. Their new manager is also exceptional, really welcoming and will consistently go out of her way to help. My little boy currently attends Tiddlers Day childcare centre and I really couldn’t suggest it enough.

  • Indigo Taylor
    February 1, 2025 at 7:00 pm

    He absolutely loves it. I have never had any issues with team or anything; all welcoming. I’m so glad I chose to send him here; it’s been the best decision I made. My son has been attending Tiddlers Day childcare centre since he was two; he started in October 2019.

  • Toby Keller
    February 21, 2025 at 7:44 pm

    Outstanding team who’ve helped my unsociable little boy settle instantly. lovely setting with excellent facilities! My little boy loves it and his development in speech has rapidly progressed! Really excellent childcare centre! remarkable childcare centre!

  • Phoenix Mayer
    March 9, 2025 at 11:37 am

    As soon as I went for a look around, I completely understood why it has such a great reputation. I was made to sense welcome by all of the welcoming team and at ease when leaving my little boy for his first settling-in session. He has been there 6 months now and has progressed a huge amount. The app the childcare centre use is a excellent way to keep parents updated and I really like how we can put pictures and updates on of what our kid’s interests at home are. Highly suggest Tiddlers, Alfreton! When looking for a childcare centre to put my 15 month old little boy in, I was recommended Tiddlers Day childcare centre by a number of friends who had previously and currently use for their kids.

  • Cameron Sutton
    April 27, 2025 at 4:49 pm

    The location and set up is absolutely lovely, the natural and open-ended playtime and take on discovering and development is something very important to me as a parent. Not only do I sense comforted that my kid is being cared for, the team are eager to feedback on the discovering and engagement that my kid is experiencing. Would definitely suggest! The care that is given to my kid is faultless, my youngest kid goes to Tiddlers Day childcare centre and they made me sense comfortable from the moment she began.

  • Parker Finch
    June 7, 2025 at 3:45 pm

    My youngest boy is still there and loves his time there! The team are all super welcoming and smiley, and my little boy runs in each morning to go and find his friends without looking back.
    The childcare centre has been through a difficult period with the childcare centre being closed for a short time, things are back on track now, and the childcare centre has a lovely new manager who is cheerful to help with all queries/requests. I can’t fault the childcare centre or team at all! I have two boys who have both attended Tiddlers Day childcare centre.

  • Finley Sharpe
    June 11, 2025 at 2:04 pm

    They have continued to assistance both of my kids to their utmost! My sons adore going to this childcare centre!
    There have been many changes in management while we have been there and I can hand on heart say the current manager has stepped into that role with her heart first. It’s so incredible that my eldest comes home talking about her, knowing she is so involved with the kids as a manager.
    The team who work in the rooms are incredible and go above and beyond to make the journey educational but exciting.
    There have been occasions when we have needed last-minute childcare and everything has been done to help us!
    It saddens me that my eldest leaves in August for school; but they have given him so many skills to achieve the world and more!
    I’m just glad we get to do it all over again with baby number two! I have two kids at this childcare centre, with my eldest starting in January 2020 and my youngest starting in February 2023.

  • Carter Delaney
    June 19, 2025 at 12:17 am

    We looked at several options after our childminder retired, and Tiddlers was by far the most welcoming setting in the area. They have a large outdoor space including a sheltered area which the kids are encouraged to use all day, even in the winter afternoons when it is dark, my husband arrived to find our son and his friends playing with torches outside! (with the supervision of course). They follow our son’s interests and plan activities for him. The team are welcoming and like a family – I know they really care for the kids, especially a recent recruit who is on the leadership team. He treats my son like he’s his own. Our son never complains when leaving me so I know he must be having enjoyable all day. Any problems, the team are consistently keen for our son to be cheerful and well in the setting. They tell me what he’s eaten every day. We used washable nappies and wipes, and this was never a problem for the team. We cannot suggest Tiddlers enough.

  • Phoenix Blair
    July 4, 2025 at 11:43 am

    My daughter started at 10 months old as a covid baby with no journey of anyone other than her parents and she is now absolutely thriving in the 2-3s room. team have been incredible. It’s lovely to see her building relationships with others and her self‑assurance is improving! Absolutely incredible childcare centre with fantastic team!

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